Seven ways to keep your hands looking youthful, according to experts

Ask any skincare enthusiast, and they’ll likely rattle off a multi-step daily routine used to keep their complexion looking radiant (plus a few extra products thrown in on a weekly basis).

Many of us spend a lot of time – and money – on pampering our faces each day, but when it comes to hands, we’re often nowhere near as diligent.

That’s why so many people complain that their hands age faster than their faces – but it doesn’t have to be this way.

From simple skincare tweaks to transforming treatments, there are plenty of ways to ensure your hands are soft, smooth and young-looking…

1. Use a mild soap

“It’s beneficial to use milder soaps on the skin, as they don’t strip the natural oils away,” says Haeckels founder Dom Bridges.

Whether liquid or bar, look for hand soaps made with a high percentage of natural ingredients, Bridges recommends: “Some people also find they offer relief and are better for skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.”

“Another great tip is to make the most of your leftover skincare products, whether it’s a face mask, face oil, eye cream, moisturiser or body cream,” says Liz Earle facialist and lifestyle ambassador Sarah Carr. “Apply any excess to the back of your hands and around your nails to reap the benefits.

“When I’m cooking, I also apply a little oil olive or coconut oil to hands and nails,” she adds. “This is a tip my grandma taught me years ago, to keep hands and nails looking youthful!”

“Apply a generous layer of intensive hand cream (ideally with high amounts of shea butter in) all over your hands and leave for five to 10 minutes, as a mask for extra nourishment,” Matthews says. “Tissue off the excess at the end and massage the rest in.”

Or, why not pop on some ready-made hand masks and let the nourishing ingredients sink in? It’s a great excuse to sit back and relax, because there’s not much you can do with a pair of slippery gloves on, is there?

Treatments include laser to help with brown spots and crepey skin, or dermal fillers to plump hands that have lost volume with age.

“Juvederm Volite is another option for the hands,” Dr Granite explains. “This is a hyaluronic acid skin booster, which is injected more superficially than traditional fillers, to hydrate and plump hand skin.”

Treatment time is up to 30 minutes, with prices starting from around £300. Visit the Juvederm website to find a clinic.